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Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president

2017年3月20日

World News - Beginner

Pre-reading questions: How do you prepare for an important ceremony? What do you think of President Donald Trump? Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States of America, replacing Barack Obama in the White House. Trump became president at noontime of January 20. The main ceremony was held at the White House followed by many parties around Washington DC. The official inauguration ceremony was held in front of the Capitol. After the inauguration, Donald Trump gave his first speech as the president. Vocabulary: inauguration [noun] – the act of putting someone into an official position with a ceremony president [noun] – head of state replace [verb] – change;…
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Sony’s Lifelog app offers new features

2017年3月17日

technology

Sony has recently announced that its fitness app called Lifelog has been upgraded with new features. With the new and improved Lifelog, a user just has to take a picture of his food and the app will give him a comprehensive analysis and calorie count of the food. It can also give nutritional advice tailored to a particular user’s needs. The app is available for download on Google Play. The app uses the technology from Sony Mobile’s Meal Image Analysis software to recognize food. It is compatible with smartphones and wearable devices like Sony’s SmartWatch 3. The software will be launched in Japan to encourage employees to stay fit and…
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Sony’s Lifelog app offers new features

2017年3月17日

technology

Pre-reading questions: What is your most preferred form of exercise? How do you monitor your food intake? Sony’s Lifelog fitness tracking app has been updated with additional features. The app can now evaluate your food based on a photo you take of it. It can give a thorough feedback of the food and also provide calorie count. The app is currently available for download via Google Play. The app uses Sony Mobile’s Meal Image Analysis software. Based on the past charts recorded by the app, it will also offer nutritional suggestions according to your diet. The app can be used on smartphones and Sony’s SmartWatch 3. The certainity of the…
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Sony’s Lifelog app offers new features

2017年3月16日

technology

Pre-reading questions: How do you use your smartphone? Do you monitor your food? Why or why not? Lifelog is an application for health. It is from Sony and it can be used on smartphones. To use its new feature, you just take a picture of any food and the app will give you a complete information about it. The app will give you a calorie count of your food and personalized nutritional advice. The application still needs more testing for accuracy. Vocabulary: application [noun] – program designed for a purpose calorie [noun] – a unit of energy; a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating…
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Beginner

Free Wi-Fi on Mount Everest

2017年3月16日

Lifestyle

According to the Hindustan Times, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) divulged that the base camp is set to overture free wi-fi zones. The technological step is being taken to help facilitate communication and aid rescue efforts. At a height of 5360 meters, this will make it the highest topography where free wi-fi is available. These wi-fi trials will be rolled out in both the Lukla-Everest Base Camp area and the Annapurna Base Camp. Located in Nepal, the mountain is a very popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers. Digambar Jha, chairman of the state-run NTA, said that they will expand the service in other areas too. He is hoping that besides…
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Free Wi-Fi on Mount Everest

2017年3月16日

Lifestyle

  Pre-reading questions: What for you is the most adventurous sport? Why? Have you tried mountain climbing? Do you think wi-fi is essential when climbing mountains? Why or why not?   Free wi-fi zones are set to offer at the base camps of Mount Everest. The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) reported that the innovative stride is being taken to help encourage communication and help protect rescuers. At a height of 5360 meters, this will make it the most astounding area where free Wi-Fi is accessible. There will be wi-fi trials that will be mounted in both the Lukla-Everest Base Camp range and the Annapurna Base Camp. Situated in Nepal, the…
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The world’s richest race

2017年3月16日

Sports - Expert

Validating the first win of Arrogate against California Chrome last November, the former took home the richest prize in thoroughbred racing last Saturday at Pegasus World Cup in Florida. Everyone was transfixed on Arrogate and California Chrome as many hopefuls expected the latter to redeem himself from his loss last November, but the former prevailed. Arrogate did not fail jockey Mike Smith as the duo took home a whopping $7 million. Shaman Ghost came in second while Neolithic finished third. California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza finished ninth. Twelve horses ran the race, and their owners paid $1 million each earning this event the richest pot in horse racing history….
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